7 Awesomely Nerdy Beauty Buys That Are Actually Kind Of Great

If there’s one thing we’ve learned in adulthood, it’s that you should never be afraid to let your geek flag fly. Even — nay, especially — if it means rocking sci-fi-themed eye makeup or Lovecraft-inspired perfume. These days, more and more indie makeup brands are thinking outside the (big) box, offering awesomely quirky tributes to fantasy and fandoms in the form of handmade beauty products.

Ahead, prepare to nerd out over all sorts of beauty geekery, from World of Warcraft-inspired eyeshadow to perfumes that recreate your favorite literary heroines.